The Contra Costa County Library provides public access to the internet. Access is limited by the number of workstations available at any given time. Therefore, the Library must impose some time and usage limits on individuals to be fair to all.

• Library staff or docents will help users get started. Library staff may assist with use of library-specific applications and library services on Library workstations.
• Workstations located in the children’s area are designated for children and adults assisting children.
• No more than two people are allowed per workstation.
• Users are not allowed to install software or personal devices on Library workstations.
• Each patron may print up to10 black & white pages per day for free. After 10 black & white pages, it is $.15 a page. All color printing is $.50 per page. Printing is limited to 100 pages per print job.
• All searches and printing must be completed 5 minutes before library closing time.
• The Library's workstations are in public areas. Since others may be involuntarily exposed to what is viewed, the Library asks that each user exercise good judgment and consideration of others. If library staff become aware of subject matter that would interfere with the maintenance of a reasonable and comfortable environment for the public, the internet user will be asked to end a search or change a screen.
• The Library wishes to make the internet and all computer resources available to anyone who respects the rights and property of others, and who abides by these procedures. Failure to consider the rights of others may lead to the loss of computer privileges for a finite period.
• Documents may be saved to the computer only during a user’s current session. Once the user is logged out or the computer reboots, all user documents are deleted and cannot be recovered.